The first session of this class is to be held on September 28 at Classroom 412 in West 3 Building. Tokyo Tech Visionary Project is a course required of all students that begins soon after admission. It encourages self-discovery and aims to motivate students to set individual goals so that they can envision their own path through the four years of liberal arts studies at the undergraduate level. The course alternates between lectures and group work involving approximately 10 students. It allows students to identify, scrutinize, and convey problems, enhancing the interactive set of skills needed for efficient communication and presentation.
By the end of this course, students will:
1) be able to identify problems from a social perspective
2) have found pleasure in exchanging views and ideas with others
3) have acquired fundamental skills needed for effective communication and presentation
4) have learned how to read books by writing a book review
Risshi, liberal arts, group work, communication skills, presentation, book review
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | ✔ Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
The course alternates between lectures and group work involving approximately 10 students. After each lecture, students are required to write a reflection paper in order to have productive discussions in small groups. At the end of the course, each student gives a presentation based on the findings of the small group. The contents of the course may be slightly changed, depending on the number of the students.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Lecture (1) - Orientation - What are the liberal arts? | Learn about the course outline and understand the objectives. For homework, prepare a reflection paper related to the lecture. |
Class 2 | Exercise (1) - Introduction to group work - Self-introduction | Open the door of your heart before coming to class. The reflection paper must be completed and brought to class. |
Class 3 | Lecture (2) - How to work with others, how to involve others | For homework, prepare a reflection paper related to the lecture. |
Class 4 | Exercise (2) - Group work | The reflection paper must be completed and brought to class. |
Class 5 | Lecture (3) - Critical thinking, sociological thinking | For homework, prepare a reflection paper related to the lecture. |
Class 6 | Exercise (3) - Group work | The reflection paper must be completed and brought to class. |
Class 7 | Lecture (4) - philosophical thinking | For homework, prepare a reflection paper related to the lecture. |
Class 8 | Exercise (4) - Group work | The reflection paper must be completed and brought to class. |
Class 9 | Exercise (5) - Book review writing workshop | Write a draft of your book review before coming to class. |
Class 10 | Lecture (5) - Art | For homework, prepare a reflection paper related to the lecture. |
Class 11 | Exercise (6) - Group work | The reflection paper must be completed and brought to class. |
Class 12 | Lecture (6) - Religion, intercultural skills | For homework, prepare a reflection paper related to the lecture. |
Class 13 | Exercise (7) - Group work | The reflection paper must be completed and brought to class. |
Class 14 | Exercise (7) - Presentation | Prepare a presentation handout before coming to class. |
Tokyo Tech Visionary Project Guidebook (Japanese)
Course materials are provided during class.
Assessment is based on reflection papers, contribution to group work, presentation, and book review.
None required
sakuma[at]ila.titech.ac.jp
Make an appointment by e-mail.
The office is Room 601A in West 9 Building.
The contents of the course may be modified, depending on the number of the students taking the class.